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From what I've read, the Solon Skeet Club, was actually known as the Cleveland Skeet Club and was located about a half mile south of Solon on Rt. 91...
My deepest condolences to Mr. Dave Berlet and family. Sandy will be missed by everyone who knew her. HB
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Yes, there was a printed program for the 1943-44-45 Grand American Handicap tournaments. These would have been the so-called 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wartime...
What Tom in PA said! Thanks for sharing.
I read about the ATA’s Payroll Protection Program loan in the Independent Auditors Report provided to our Delegates. Reviewing the requirements, I...
What a gem. It's the first time I've seen Hi-Yu memorabilia and its gorgeous. Thanks for sharing. HB
While some members had been initiated into other (membership in a second) Indian organizations, I've only seen Mr. Ford connected with the California...
Don, The history of the many Indian organizations is absolutely, as you said, "fascinating." The Okoboji Indians, originally just called the Indians...
Sometime ago I heard that George Cook sold his shoot cashiering program (called 3S) and apparently the new owners of this system now want a $3 per...
merlo, I assume you are speaking about a widely used shoot cashiering program and in particular the rumor that shooters will be charged an...
I attended several ATA annual meetings many years ago. Voting was usually conducted by voice. "In the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it and the...
Flyersarebest, With all due respect sir, your statement allows readers to easily assume that our Delegates stood together on this issue. Please...
Well thank you Delegate Lewis. It's nice to see a Board of Director informing member of a discussion and provide the reasons for support or...
Mr. Berlet, According to reports I've read, the target company was in business about 3 years before it ever filed for incorporation on October 20,...
Elwood R. Brown (Past ATA President, Past Pennsylvania State Sportsmen's Assoc. President & 32nd Degree Mason) owned and operated the Midgard Inc., a...
Mr. Dysinger, I don't know the answer to your question regarding Mr. Daro Handy. I do believe your claim that you never saw Mr. Handy cheat or turn...
User 1, I give you my "word of honor" that your idea and several other options were presented to the THOF Trustees. Rather than package everything...
Mr. Dawg, I can't dispute your statement. My personal view is slightly different. I think both the ATA and the THOF have decided to occasionally...
All I can tell you is that in the Trap & Field November article on the 1988 induction, talking about Ray Stafford, says: "Trustee H. E. Hewett...
Just like ATA by-laws and rules, the Trapshooting Hall of Fame, Inc. guidelines and policies also undergo review and amendments. As I stated, the...
Mr. Berlet, In June 1968 guidelines and qualifications were adopted and the first ten shooters and contributors were named for the first induction...
You supposed wrong oleolliedawg. I never mentioned a thing about criteria for admission or what I believe. However, having been involved in a State...
I should know better than to enter this discussion, but there seems to be some statements I don't believe are accurate and I might like to offer some...
Countless times articles written in newspapers were submitted by writers unfamiliar with trapshooting. The same lack of knowledge remains today when...
I've always been of the opinion that it was not . . . . but would change my mind if presented with documentation from the period. I've never found...
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Here's some information on the BT 99 Plus. I shot one pretty well 20 some years ago. I just needed a little higher POI from it's maximum 9" setting....
A great read by one of our sport's great shooters and ambassadors. Neal Crausbay nailed the Foreward HB
Speedy recovery Family Guy. HB
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Flyersarebest, She loved pigeon shooting and wasn't too bad for a girl. You may remember the name of an old PA live bird champion that she shot...
Well, finally somebody besides me who has the desire to recognize "Miss Hawkeye." Mr. Archer, I'd be happy to share my file on Anna Rieker, Mrs....
All I can recall is that it was a 22-250. I don't even recall the manufacturer or model. He reloaded all his own ammunition and we dispatched many...
Can you give me a specific year you know the gun club was in operation? It might help to narrow searches. The closest club I found was the...
rookieshooter, you are an inspiration to all. I admire that "never give up" attitude. HB
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I just received a copy of Blowin' Smoke, a book containing stories about the golden years of trapshooting written by Steve Carmichael. It should be...
Prayers and well wishes sent to all friends in need. Keep your positive attitudes . . . it helps!
Nope, we've had several call outs on them over the years and I can't recall one even responding to our comments. Once elected, they no longer feel...
I highly doubt Merlo's sources can be enticed to name anyone who may have tested positive for COVID at the Grand American. They've never struck me...
Great news! Thanks for the update Family Guy.
Wishing you well Dr. Longshot. Speedy recovery sir. HB
Mr. Dysinger, Our ATA has planned ahead on the issue of classification, squadding and cashiering, anticipating the possibility of problems arising...
Masks for all us peons while the rule makers prance around without their face covered. My local Wally World instituted the required mask to enter a...
That was back when the GAH event was shot on Friday and Saturday was the Doubles Championship and Vandalia Handicap. There was still 19 events and...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Remember, the Grand at Vandalia used to stage 19 events in the mid 90's and from 99-2005 comprised 18 events. The...
Word on the street is that Merlo may have uncovered some very interesting information and could be sharing it soon. But, I'll just sit back and wait...
rookieshooter, nice to see someone recognize Donald Peed, one of Maryland's greatest shooters. In fact, he was pretty good wherever he shot. Yes,...
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